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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 8
Instant Grade: Kings Trade Guard Nique Clifford to OKC Thunder
The Sacramento Kings have made their first trade of the 2026-27 regular season, and it is certainly not what anybody would've expected. With trade rumors circulating about the team's veterans, the Kings are actually parting ways with one of their recent first-round picks.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / November 8
Kings Trading Nique Clifford To Thunder For Two Second-Round Picks
The Kings are trading Nique Clifford to the Thunder for two second-round picks, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). The second-rounders heading to the Kings will be Utah’s in 2028 and Minnesota’s in 2030, per Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Nique Clifford News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8
Thunder add Nique Clifford in Kings trade amid barrage of injuries
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit with a rash of injuries to start the season with key players in Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace all out for a lengthy period of time.
Kings Around the Web
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Keegan Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8
Heat vs. Kings injury report: Keegan Murray upgraded
The Sacramento Kings received a potential boost ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Miami Heat, as Keegan Murray has been upgraded to questionable. The forward had previously been listed as out while dealing with a left ankle issue.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Sacramento Kings News / HITC / November 8
‘The big thing’: De’Aaron Fox says what he knew about Darius Acuff Jr. before he even joined the Kings
Darius Acuff Jr. has been the shining light for the Sacramento Kings this season. The Kings have won just one of their first eight games this campaign.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 8
Kings keep losing, but lack of progress makes slow start harder to take
The Kings weren’t expected to win much. They were supposed to learn something about the players who might eventually help them do it. At 1-8, with seven double-digit losses, even that part has been difficult.
Sacramento Kings News / Lindy's Sports / November 7
Doug Christie explains why his Seattle High School is an NBA draft factory
Doug Christie has spent more than three decades in the NBA as a player, broadcaster and now head coach of the Sacramento Kings. Ask him where it started, though, and he points to a handful of blocks in South Seattle.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 7
Kings' Three Biggest Disappointments Early This Season
The Sacramento Kings didn't come into the season with many expectations, but sitting at 1-8 with seven double-digit losses, it feels even worse than expected to start the season.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Darius Acuff News / NBA Draft on SI / November 7
NBA Rookies: Darius Acuff Jr. Offers Impressive First Impression
Darius Auff Jr., came into the NBA as one the most divisive rookies in his class. A 6-foot-1 guard prospect, he went No. 7 overall to the Kings. He's gotten off to an interesting start, averaging over 25 points per game but on an inefficient 50% true shooting from the field.
Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / November 7
Kings could have options on Domantas Sabonis, but need reason to deal
The Kings may eventually have a decision to make on Domantas Sabonis. That doesn’t mean they need to rush into one. First, there’s the supposed friction with rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr.
Emanuel Sharp News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 7
Emanuel Sharp Admits Kings Have One Big Problem to Fix After Spurs Loss
The Sacramento Kings dropped another game to the San Antonio Spurs, who looked like they belonged in a different league than the Kings. The Spurs hurt
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 7
Kings’ defense keeps giving their offense little chance
The Kings got 22 points and eight assists from Darius Acuff Jr., found some unexpected help on the wing and put together one of their better offensive performances.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 6
Kings Announce 3-Player Injury Report for NBA Cup Opener vs. Spurs
The Sacramento Kings' health is trending in the right direction. They have been significantly shorthanded to start the 2026-27 season, with Ben Simmons out for the year, Maxime Raynaud yet to play, Dylan Cardwell missing the first seven games, and Keegan Murray unable to stay healthy.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Kings’ Zach LaVine after 1-7 start: ‘It’s just frustrating when you play hard’
Zach LaVine saw opportunities to attack the Lakers’ defense. He also saw the Lakers doing a better job of attacking his own team. “They’ve got some bad defenders on their team, but so do we, so they exploited them,” LaVine told reporters after the Kings’ 116-103 loss Wednesday, via Logan Struck of Sports Illustrated.
Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 5
Kings Bottom Line - Sabonis' Shot Chart Is a Huge Problem
The Sacramento Kings didn't have many expectations coming into the year, but sitting at 1-7 after eight games has made the season feel like a slog to get through already, and there are still 74 games left.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
Zach Lavine News / Fadeaway World / November 5
Zach LaVine Calls Out Lakers And Kings’ Poor Defense After Loss: 'They’ve Got Some Bad Defenders'
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their impressive start to the season with a 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, improving to 7-2 behind another dominant performance from Luka Doncic.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 5
Kings Host Spurs in NBA Cup Group Play Friday
The Sacramento Kings host the San Antonio Spurs at 10 p.m. EST Friday in an NBA Cup group-stage matchup. San Antonio enters 6-2 and fifth in the Western Conference.
Sacramento Kings News / Lindy's Sports / November 3
Sacramento Kings finally win (harder questions start now)
The Sacramento Kings won for the first time this season Monday night, beating the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 on the road to improve to 1-6. They became the last NBA team to get a win.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 2
Kings become NBA's last team to win, pushing past Mavericks
Darius Acuff Jr. scored a game-high 25 points to lead the visiting Sacramento Kings to their first win of the season, a 115-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
Darius Acuff News / Yardbarker / November 2
Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record, passes NBA legend amid historic stretch
Acuff made history for the second game in a row.
Doug Christie News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Kings' Doug Christie not yet on hot seat despite team's putrid start
The Kings’ poor start has led to speculation around the NBA that head coach Doug Christie might already be on the hot seat.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 29
Kings' Ben Simmons uses one word to describe himself amid Achilles recovery
Ben Simmons is opening the Sacramento Kings' season in a walking boot and on a knee scooter, and he still describes his game with complete confidence.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Julian Champagnie puts up historically hot first half in Spurs' win
Known for his durability, Champagnie opened the 2026-27 season after playing in all 82 regular-season games in back-to-back years.
Ben Simmons News / Yardbarker / October 18
Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after injury during Kings’ practice
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons was touted as a generational talent before he entered the league. His rare blend of size, athleticism, power, defense and passing ability made him one of the most tantalizing players in the NBA.
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